Missoula Children's Theatre Workshop
Discover Aladdin at the Playhouse
Overview
Students in Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to take part in a week-long after-school theatre workshop that will have them auditioning on Monday and performing on the Playhouse stage by Saturday. This workshop, led by professionals from the Misssoula Children's Theatre from Montana, provides performing arts education specially designed for young students as they prepare Aladdin for two public performances.
For Aladdin it’s not easy to find a magic lamp but it’s even harder to get a date! It’s a swirling sandstorm of famous Arabian Tales from Ali Baba to Scheherazade, and even Sinbad the Sailor, as Aladdin journeys to find a magic lamp in a Cave of (not-so-great) Wonders. Along his way Aladdin seeks answers and advice from wise Genies, a powerful Sultan, and his own Mother to find a way to meet the Princess. However, even with the lamp in hand, Aladdin will have to learn that it takes more than a wish to make a good impression. Full of memorable characters, from lost Penguins to talking Palm Trees, this is an adventure worthy of 1001 laughs. With great parts for boys and girls, this production comes complete with fun songs, colorful sets, and fabulous costumes.
Workshop Fee
The cost for participating in the week-long workshop is $40.
Nuveen and Howmet Partner Again
The workshop is offered through a joint effort of the Nuveen Community Center for the Arts and the Playhouse, who teamed up to bring the nation’s largest touring children’s theatre to the White Lake area.
Support for This Workshop
This exceptional opportunity for area youth is made possible in part by a grant from the White Lake Lothmann Family Fund of the Community Foundation for Muskegon County, as well as the generous donations of individual community members and local businesses who support youth theatre. Scholarships for students in need are available.
Auditions & Rehearsals
Auditions will be held on October 5th from 4:00 to 6:00 PM (no preparation needed).
Rehearsals will be held on October 6th through the 9th from 4:00 to 8:15 PM each day. The rehearsals will be at the Playhouse.
Performances
There will be two performances on Saturday, October 10th, at 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM. Tickets are $5.
Questions? Concerns?
Do you have questions or concerns? If so, please contact Beth Beaman, Managing Director of the Playhouse, at 231-893-0119, or contact her via the Contact Form on this website.
Get Involved!
We hope that you can be involved! If you or someone you know is interested in assisting with WLYT, through costuming, set dressing, props creation, general crowd control for performances, or anything else, please contact Beth as described in the preceding paragraph. We’d love to have you and would appreciate the help!